Pennsylvania coverlet; damask; John Schwartz 1846

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; damask; John Schwartz 1846

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW655

Description

Blue, navy, and natural figured damask coverlet with border and self-fringe on three sides. Seamless. Woven by John Schwartz in York, York Co., Pennsylvania in 1846.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Schwartz, John

Role

Weaver

Date made

1846

Place

Town

York

County

York County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

JOHN. / SCHW / ARTZ / YORK / 1846

Color

Blue, Navy, Natural